Is it really appropriate to call people names and imply their motives?

If so, can I point out that it is Windows users who seem to be more intent on hijacking the thread by stating that Linux has no place in it? (I have no desire to call Windows users names, so I won't request permission to do so.)

May I also point out that some of us, well at least myself, are OS enthusiasts. It is interesting to discuss the differences between the respective operating systems, particularly as they move forward?

May I also point out that a lot of the Linux users are downright civil in comparison to their counterparts? (Examples: not trying to shut down threads in the discussion, less name calling.)

Or perhaps I shouldn't seek permission since I suspect that the answers are: yes, no, no, and no.